Musical Cartoons – Tori Amos Comic Book Tattoo (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Tori Amos, one of the most talented real musicians of our generation, has collaborated with some of the biggest comic book artists in the world on the Image Comics release “Comic Book Tattoo”.

“Comic Book Tattoo” is a 480-page, full color anthology that transforms Tori’s songs into visual …

Luxury Purse Coolers – Veuve Clicquot Globalight (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is the Veuve Clicquot Globalight limited edition champagne cooler designed by Karim Rashid who is one of the most prolific designers in the high-end hotel and home goods arenas. Rashid was inspired by the idea of a purse or handbag.

The sleek looking, soft pink bubbly chiller sells for a cool…

19 New Ways to Mow Your Lawn and Garden in Style

(TrendHunter.com) From pink gardening tools to the world’s fastest lawnmower, this list will provide you with more than a dozen new ideas for your lawn and garden. Don’t have a yard? No problem, we’ve also got an array of urban gardening trends from living walls to vertical gardens.

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Plastic Bag Dresses – LUSH Green Awareness Campaign

(TrendHunter.com) LUSH, a company known for its dedication to environmental awareness, is engaging customers in an eye-catching live viral campaign. Outside of stores in the UK, LUSH sales reps were spotted in dresses made of plastic bags enticing customers to bring their bags in exchange for fun samples of their bea…

Jelly Bean Art 2 – Madonna Hard Candy Cover

At a promotional party in the UK for Madonna’s new album, Hard Candy, there was a lot of themed merchandise and decor including these jelly bean portraits.

The art was creative out of real candies, which was very suitable considering the album’s name. The colours were perfectly chosen to reflect t…

CW Pulls ‘Gossip Girl’ Offline


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — In a move that seems to run counter to the habits of viewers who love the teen drama "Gossip Girl," the network that airs the series said it will not stream the next five episodes online.

Red Bull Is Late to the UGC Game

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Red Bull is out looking for Student Brand Managers and has chosen to (surprise, surprise) turn to YouTube.

Making Celebs Ordinary – Stars in Their Eyes Campaign

The cheeky campaign for Stars in Their Eyes, a TV show where “ordinary Kiwis” are transformed into superstars for a night, illustrates how ordinary people can have their dream celebrity makeover then “return to normal” while still in character the next day.

The print ads show funny transformations…

Fashion TVs – Armani/Samsung LCD TV

(TrendHunter.com) In a continuing effort by Armani to expand its design empire, Giorgio Armani and Samsung Electronics unveiled the new Armani/Samsung LCD TV today in Milan, Italy.

The 46-inch TV features 1080p Full HD with Samsung’s 100Hz motion processing tech and two remote controls: one with “radiant backlights”…

Fashion Before Passion – Amsterdam Red Light Fashion

Amsterdam is best known for its red light entertainment industry as well as liberal drug scene, but what most people have overlooked is its rising status in the world of fashion and even haute couture.

The city of Amsterdam is trying to transform its image to be regarded instead as a hub for creat…

Wearable Computer Mice – Upcoming Microsoft Mouse (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) A recent Microsoft patent application reveals plans for an unconventional wearable mouse. The design of the mouse allows you to wear it on your hand even when you are using the keyboard by switching off the cursor sensor with a smimple hand gesture. The mouse pointing is handled by gyroscopic sensor…

Ice Cream Cone Lights – Whippy CFL Bulbs

(TrendHunter.com) First Aunt Bessie introduces cones with mashed potatoes, and now there are these ice cream lamps! No question about it, wafers are HOT at the moment. Even if you’re not massively into kitsch, there’s no denying the Whippy light fixtures are kind of cool. Best of all, they support eco friendly CFL b…

Jelly Bean Art 2 – Madonna Hard Candy Cover (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) At a promotional party in the UK for Madonna’s new album, Hard Candy, there was a lot of themed merchandise and decor including these jelly bean portraits.

The art was creative out of real candies, which was very suitable considering the album’s name. The colours were perfectly chosen to reflect t…

Celebrity Dolls – Amy Winehouse Barbie

(TrendHunter.com) We’ve seen celebrity dolls used as narcisstic promotional tools, but it’s not often we see memorabilia that accentuates a star’s less appealing attributes. This Amy Winehouse Barbie has a lot of similarity with the real UK crooner, complete with black, messy beehive hair style, tattoos and dramatica…

Celebrity Youtube Channels – Madonna Vacuums to Appeal to Fans (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Using YouTube to reach out to your fans is nothing new. But this is the first time a Superstar Diva of the magnitude of Madonna has directly posted a non-conventional video utilizing the popular video site to reach these Youtuber fans.

In a new video posted on her official YouTube channel, Madonna …

Music Blogs Team With Magazines and Labels


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — This was a banner week for music blogs, as several merged and others found partners in Universal Music Group and print magazines like Fader and Paste.

Pick your Ad Slots Wisely

One thing that television advertising offers is that you have to be wise as to what time slot you want your ad to come out. In events such as the Oscars or the closely watched sporting events such as boxing and the Super Bowl, slots will surely be packed and if you really want the exposure, you have to think ahead and get the ideal ad slot to get your money’s worth.

Often, you will find tough picking when you are up against the aggressive advertising giants who want maximum exposure. While they are preferred by most event organizers, the best you can do is find the next best slot to place your ad and get the required exposure your product or service needs.

Fashion Before Passion – Amsterdam Red Light Fashion (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Amsterdam is best known for its red light entertainment industry as well as liberal drug scene, but what most people have overlooked is its rising status in the world of fashion and even haute couture.

The city of Amsterdam is trying to transform its image to be regarded instead as a hub for creat…

Diageo Just as Shameless as Politicians


Looking to pounce on some free campaign publicity, Diageo is touting Hillary Clinton's shot-and-a-beer act in an Indiana bar earlier this week as a watershed moment for alcohol in politics and, perhaps, alcohol marketing through politics.

Remixed Retro Virals – Pussycat Doll Redoes Duran Duran’s Rio for Caress (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) When you combine a stunning Pussy Cat Doll, remix a wildly popular 80s tune and have a hot Brazilian theme to your campaign, how could it not go viral?

To promote Caress Brazilian Exotic Oil Infusions bodywash, Nicole Scherzinger is using her exotic appeal and stunning voice to a front a new campa…